Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Afternoon in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P Reuther Freeway, South Groesbeck Highway, Southfield Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P Reuther Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
6
31.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Telegraph Drive
Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
28.3 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Southfield Freeway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Telegraph Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 11.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Dearborn Heights, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Moravian Drive
4
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto M 97
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 696 West
8
Merge onto I 696
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Greenfield Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
12
Turn left onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
13
Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 96
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 179
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Schoolcraft Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Telegraph Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn straight onto US 24
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Telegraph Road
21
Turn slight left
15 ft
·
0 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dearborn Heights, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dearborn Heights, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dearborn Heights, MI
Afternoon in Dearborn Heights on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Widespread Fog
NNE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:51AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:46AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P Reuther Freeway, South Groesbeck Highway, Southfield Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Clinton Township, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clinton Township, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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